2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Azure | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |